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“We have said before that the existing train and bus stations both need urgent attention.

“In terms of how to attract people here, then a proper theatre, exhibition spaces, excellent restaurants, cinemas and other facilities such as winter open air skating, a Christmas market and an excellent regular market need to be up for serious consideration.

“At the very least Harrow must now press very hard for a share of central funding that is much greater than we have at present.”

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Barnet estimates an extra 29,000 cars every day in its complete Brent Cross scheme. Its OFFICIAL policy has been "roads, roads, roads and roads".

In Harrow, what about only London Overground on the local line north of South Kenton, and divert all Bakerloo trains on to new track to Northwick Park, and even to Harrow-on-the Hill?

Barnet estimates an extra 29,000 cars every day in its complete Brent Cross scheme. Its OFFICIAL policy has been "roads, roads, roads and roads".
In Harrow, what about only London Overground on the local line north of South Kenton, and divert all Bakerloo trains on to new track to Northwick Park, and even to Harrow-on-the Hill?Jon10

I think the key point that Navin Shah and Boris absolutely must take note of is that the area needs rejuvenation before any intensification happens.

Those political panjandrums should be working to create an area that people aspire to live in, with good quality roads and transport links, schools, shops, local facilities, hospitals and employment possibilities paying above minimum wage etc. etc.

If this doesn’t happen, then just adding lots of tower blocks to the area will mean that people *only* move to Harrow because they can't afford to live in Newham, or some other equally run down part of London.

I think the key point that Navin Shah and Boris absolutely must take note of is that the area needs rejuvenation before any intensification happens.
Those political panjandrums should be working to create an area that people aspire to live in, with good quality roads and transport links, schools, shops, local facilities, hospitals and employment possibilities paying above minimum wage etc. etc.
If this doesn’t happen, then just adding lots of tower blocks to the area will mean that people *only* move to Harrow because they can't afford to live in Newham, or some other equally run down part of London.PraxisReform